Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo

Overview

The 2025 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo is Porsche’s electrifying take on a super-estate, blending bonkers performance with added practicality. It's a proper all-rounder, sitting high in the premium EV segment. This Turbo variant packs a serious punch, offering face-melting acceleration and a more rugged, adventurous design than its saloon sibling. Expect to shell out around €177,000 new for this beast in Europe, with lightly used examples fetching approximately €166,990. It’s the ultimate family wagon for those who refuse to compromise on speed or style.

What's New for 2025?

The 2025 Taycan lineup, including this Turbo Cross Turismo, gets a mighty refresh! We're talking a larger 97 kWh usable battery for extended adventures, and even quicker DC charging up to a blistering 320 kW. Power figures are up across the board, giving the Turbo even more electrifying shove. Inside, the Porsche Driver Experience gets an upgrade with slicker displays and more functions. Adaptive air suspension is now standard, promising an even better blend of comfort and agility, while the optional Porsche Active Ride system takes handling to a new dimension.

Design & Exterior

The Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo is a stunner, boasting a sleek, shooting brake silhouette that’s both sporty and practical. Its rugged body cladding and increased ride height give it an adventurous edge over the standard Taycan. Distinctive Turbo design cues, like unique wheel designs and badging, set it apart. Up front, the signature four-point LED headlights are instantly recognizable. Dimensionally, it measures 4974 mm in length, 1967 mm in width (excluding mirrors), and stands 1412 mm tall, giving it a commanding presence on the road.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo, and you’re greeted by a beautifully crafted, tech-laden cabin. Premium materials abound, and the driver-focused cockpit feels suitably sporty for a Porsche. There's comfortable seating for five. For your luggage, you get a useful 405 litres in the boot, expanding to 1171 litres with the seats down, plus a handy 84-litre frunk. The updated Porsche Communication Management system features crisp displays, with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an optional passenger screen for entertainment on the go.

Performance & Driving Experience

Hold on tight! The Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo rockets from 0-100 km/h in a blistering 2.8 seconds, thanks to its dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) unleashing a combined 650 kW and a colossal 940 Nm of torque through its all-wheel-drive system, topping out at 250 km/h. It’s not just straight-line speed; the driving experience is pure Porsche – agile, engaging, and surprisingly comfortable thanks to the standard adaptive air suspension. The brakes are mighty, with effective regenerative braking to help recapture energy. This thing handles like a sports car, despite its family-friendly wagon body.

Range, Battery & Charging

The Turbo packs a 97 kWh (usable) battery, delivering a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range of around 459 km, with an impressive efficiency of 4.73 km/kWh. Thanks to its 800V architecture, DC fast charging is super quick, hitting up to 320 kW on a compatible charger via its CCS Type 2 port, meaning significant range can be added in minutes. At home, it charges at 11 kW as standard, with a 22 kW optional onboard charger available to speed things up, reducing full charge times.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Safety is paramount, and the Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo scores a top five-star rating from Euro NCAP. For 2025, it comes well-equipped with standard assistance systems like ParkAssist (front and rear) including a reversing camera, Lane Keeping Assist, and Traffic Sign Recognition. Porsche’s excellent adaptive cruise control with lane guidance is available, often bundled into optional packages, alongside features like blind-spot monitoring and a surround-view camera system, ensuring you’re well looked after on every journey.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Porsche offers robust coverage for peace of mind. In Europe, you typically get a 2-year, unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty. The crucial high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 160,000 kilometres, whichever comes first, usually guaranteeing at least 70% of its original capacity. Powertrain components fall under the main vehicle warranty. While Porsche doesn't usually offer extensive complimentary maintenance periods like some brands, their EVs are known for solid build quality and reliability, though specialized servicing is key.